DAMAC Hills
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsMixed signals. In DAMAC Hills, the median home sold for AED 1.31M (AED 1,700/sqft, +27.3% in 12 months) across 1,933 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 70,000 a year: 6.86% gross yield, 4.59% net (estimated). 103 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Studios pay best here: 5.33% net.
Net yield of 4.59% is below the Dubai median of 4.60%.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,933 sales, 4,228 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,933 sales, 4,228 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 1,933 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 4,228 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 1,933 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 64
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 578K | 1,424 | 304 |
| 1 bed | AED 1.00M | 1,773 | 848 |
| 2 bed | AED 1.79M | 1,616 | 294 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.90M | 1,236 | 20 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 45K | 7.78% | 5.33% |
| 1 bed | AED 70K | 7.00% | 4.73% |
| 2 bed | AED 120K | 6.71% | 4.44% |
| 3 bed | AED 170K | 5.86% | 3.13% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
103 unitsHandovers peak in 2028 Q2.
Developers with projects here
- Damac Crescent Properties: 6,271 units in 8 projects
Who DAMAC Hills suits, on the numbers
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 578,000.
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 3-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 27.3% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
- Off-plan buyers: 52% of sales are off-plan, across 3 projects under construction.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in DAMAC Hills
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damac District | Damac Crescent Properties | 4% | AED 1.27M | 1,825 | 705 |
| Damac Hills - Golf Greens 2 | Damac Crescent Properties | 45% | AED 1.51M | 1,665 | 219 |
| Damac Hills - Carson | Damac Crescent Properties | Ready | AED 570K | 1,364 | 144 |
| Damac Hills - Ivory | Damac Crescent Properties | 1% | AED 2.86M | – | 96 |
| Damac Hills - Artesia | Damac Crescent Properties | Ready | AED 700K | 1,270 | 65 |
| Damac Hills - Golf Vita | Damac Crescent Properties | Ready | AED 668K | 1,512 | 55 |
| Damac Hills - Golf Promenade | Damac Crescent Properties | Ready | AED 1.03M | 1,252 | 52 |
| Damac Hills - Golf Gate | Damac Crescent Properties | Ready | AED 1.03M | 1,526 | 50 |
Living in DAMAC Hills
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 2
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| DAMAC Hills | 4.59% | 1,700 |
| DAMAC Hills 2 | 5.34% | 1,142 |
| Dubai Studio City | 5.56% | 1,465 |
| Mudon | 3.89% | 1,701 |
| Tilal Al Ghaf | 4.43% | 2,443 |
| Motor City | 5.81% | 1,758 |
| Remraam | 5.37% | 945 |
Areas at a similar price compared
Living LegendsDubai SouthDAMAC LagoonsSama Al Jadaf, Al JaddafDubai Health Care City Phase 2Liwan 2
Areas searched under the same name come first. Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of DAMAC Hills homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| DAMAC Hills | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.25M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.38M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 1.60M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is DAMAC Hills a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 4.59%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +27.3% in 12 months. There were 1,933 sales in 12 months, and 103 new units are due within 24 months.
Is DAMAC Hills freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 9,097 of 9,097 registered units in DAMAC Hills are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in DAMAC Hills?
The median rent in DAMAC Hills is AED 70,000 a year, from 4,228 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 45,000, 1-bedroom homes AED 70,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 120,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in DAMAC Hills?
The median ready price is AED 1.00M (AED 1,773 per sqft, about 688 sqft), from 848 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in DAMAC Hills?
The median gross rental yield in DAMAC Hills is 6.86%, from 4,228 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.59%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in DAMAC Hills?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 5.33%, with a median ready price of AED 578,000 and a median rent of AED 45,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in DAMAC Hills?
The median price per sqft changed +27.3% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,700. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is DAMAC Hills in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, DAMAC Hills projects sit in the Al Hebiah Third land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Dubai Studio City and Mudon.
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Sources: DLD sales (1,933 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (4,228), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.